Kitchen Assistant

Air Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Bristol is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join a dedicated team. The role involves preparing meals, setting up the dining area, and ensuring a positive dining experience for children. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Food Safety certificate and experience in catering. This term-time position is 20 hours per week, with a pay rate of £12.65 per hour. The new team member must thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the kitchen's mission of promoting healthy eating for children.

Benefits

Uniform provided

Supportive staff team

Opportunity to impact children's health

Qualifications

• Experience working in a catering environment where meals are prepared from scratch.
• Ability to encourage children to try new foods during meal times.
• Prepared to learn quickly and adapt to a busy kitchen setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fruit, vegetables, and food items for meals.
• Set up the dining hall and serve meals to children and staff.
• Wash up and clean equipment as directed by the Kitchen Manager.

Skills

Passion for serving food to children

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Experience in a busy catering environment

Education

Level 2 certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene

Job description

We have a vacancy for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team of hard-working and friendly staff. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced catering professional who is passionate about serving quality food to children and who is willing to work within an established and friendly team under the direction of the Kitchen Manager. Duties will include preparing fruit and vegetables and other food items, setting up the dining hall, serving the children and staff, washing up and cleaning of equipment and other tasks as directed by the Kitchen Manager. Ideally, you will have experience of working within a busy catering environment where all meals are prepared from scratch using fresh ingredients. You will have a passion for preparing and serving food to children in a friendly manner, encouraging them to try new things and make a positive contribution to the overall meal time experience at our school. Our kitchen often prepares and serves upwards of 500 meals per day so our new team member must be prepared to learn quickly and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

• A welcoming and forward thinking school and supportive staff team
• The opportunity to instil a passion for Healthy Eating in our children
• The chance to make a difference

Uniform will be provided and must be worn correctly at all times. The position is term time only which includes working on our five staff training days. Hours of work are 20 hours per week - Monday - Friday, 10am - 2pm. The position of Kitchen Assistant attracts a salary on the BG2 scale of £12.65 per hour. This position is initially being recruited on a fixed-term basis until 31st August 2027. The post holder must hold a Level 2 certificate in Food Safety and Hygiene. Training for this can be arranged if necessary for the successful applicant. Further on the job training (such as the safe use of kitchen equipment and awareness of allergens) is mandatory and must be completed as and when required.